Neal has represented employers in single plaintiff and class and collective action litigation claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the American’s with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Occupational Safety and Health Act and various other federal and state employment laws. He also regularly advises employers on compliance with laws governing hiring, discipline, compensation, termination and other employment practices.
Neal’s experience includes defense verdicts in jury trials and arbitrations, defense victories in appellate courts, summary judgment and motion to dismiss dismissals in federal and state courts and dismissals in proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Department of Labor, Ohio Unemployment Compensation Review Commission and various other state and federal agencies.
While at Boston College, Neal co-founded and chaired the South Asian Law Students Association (SALSA).
Recently obtained a complete dismissal of a class and collective action wage and hour claim
Recently obtained complete dismissal of breach of employment contract claim on Motion to Dismiss
Defense verdict: Evans v. United Parcel Service, Inc., U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Defense verdict: Robinson v. GE Aviation, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers® Rising Stars, 2014-2019
Ohio Bar Association
Cincinnati Bar Association
American Bar Association
KRON, Board of Trustees
Greater Cincinnati Minority Counsel Program, Annual Meeting Award Committee
Recruiting Committee, Member
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